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Writercon 2009: Writing Between the Lines (July 31 - August 2, 2009) Radisson Plaza Hotel, Minneapolis, MN. Writercon is a gathering of writers, poets, editors, and fans of writers, poets, and editors. A much-anticipated event, this assembly of writers and readers of fanfiction will gather to celebrate the power of telling stories. Through panel discussions, guest speakers, and hands-on workshops, we will explore the art of writing between the lines. Website: http://www.writercon.com/

Capclave (Oct 16-18, 2009) Hilton Washington DC/Rockville, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852. Author Guest of Honor Harry Turtledove; Editor Guest of Honor Sheila Williams. A production of the Washington Science Fiction Association. A literary science fiction convention with panels, autographing, readings, filking, gaming, a hospitality suite and a full set of workshops including writing, reviewing, contracts, publicity, and how to get an agent. Memberships are $35 through December 2008; $45 January through June 2009; $55 July through September 2009; and $60 thereafter. Website - http://www.capclave.org.

Geek.Kon (October 23-25, 2009) Sheraton Hotel, Madison WI. Madison convention celebrating all things geeky (sci-fi, fantasy, anime, gaming, etc..) Guests to be announced at a later date. Mail-in preregistration is now open, to register and see updates please see website -- http://www.geekkon.net/index